Kentucky FFA members being recognized after a tough year due to COVID
The hard work of Kentucky’s Future Farmers of America (FFA) members is being recognized at the state level.
KY Supreme Court hears cases about governor’s emergency powers
The state Supreme Court heard arguments about how much power the governor should have when dealing with emergencies like pandemics.
Park bench honors longest serving magistrate in the Commonwealth
On Thursday, a Madison County community was finally able to honor a local leader who died in December.
Centre College’s campus center dedicated to former former first couple
DANVILLE, Ky. (Centre College Public Affairs/Kerry Steinhofer) – President Emeritus John and former First Lady Susie Roush were honored for their 22 years of leadership and service as part of recent Commencement events for the Class of 2020, whose graduation celebration was postponed due to COVID-19. The most significant tributes occurred on May 29 during the Baccalaureate service, when Mark…
Farm Credit group donation will help Black Soil boost diversity
Partnership will support agricultural education and diversity initiatives in Lexington, Louisville and Hopkinsville.
CBP officers in Louisville seize bogus Rolex watches
20 watches came from Hong Kong headed to Miami
Coleman, KSP honor fallen officers in memorial ceremony
FRANKFORT, Ky. (WTVQ) – Kentucky State Police (KSP), Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman and Kentucky Justice and Public Safety Cabinet Secretary Mary Noble paid tribute to 37 fallen troopers, officers and highway patrolmen who have died in the line of duty since the beginning of the KSP. The annual ceremony is typically held in May during National Police Week, but was…
Raffle to win $5,000 Kroger gift card to support St. Jude ends Sunday
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – Buying a $100 raffle ticket any time between now and Sunday will get you entered to win a $5,000 Kroger gift card that could be used to buy groceries or gas. The St. Jude Dream Home is under construction in the home place subdivision in Lexington’s hamburg neighborhood All the money raised during the dream home giveaway…
Five-car accident leaves SUV on its roof, driver leaves: Police
Woman got help from bystanders and then left scene, police said.
UPDATE: Man charged in connection with death of 58-year-old pedestrian
The deadly accident happened just after 6:00 a.m. on Russell Cave Road at Kees Road, according to Lexington Police.
Jessamine County deputies make big narcotics bust
JESSAMINE COUNTY, Ky. (WTVQ) – An investigation by the Jessamine County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Division led to a major drug bust. Along with $92,077 in cash, authorities seized 2,816 pressed Fentanyl pills worth $98,560, around 20 ounces of marijuana, digital scales and packaging materials. According the Jessamine County Sheriff’s Office Facebook post, clandestine Fentanyl has been the leading cause of…
UPDATE: Lexington man identified as Hedgewood Court shooting victim
Man found on Hedgewood Court.
UPDATE: Missing 48-year-old woman found dead in Laurel County
Last seen Tuesday afternoon.
Marshals raid Lexington company for one million counterfeit 3M masks
Company must turn over list of who it purchased from, sold to.
Feds charge Louisville officer accused of hitting protester
Louisville Metro Police officer Cory P. Evans was charged with deprivation of rights under color of law, according to federal court documents.
Harley Davidson riders in town for ‘Bikes, Bourbon, Bluegrass’ Hog Rally
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – Harley Davidson owners from all over the country are in Lexington for the ‘Bikes, Bourbon and Bluegrass’ Hog rally. Lexington was chosen to host this year’s regional rally. It was originally supposed to happen last September…but was delayed because of the pandemic. The event which features food trucks, live music and Harley rides is a first…
KSP still searching for missing Laurel County man
LONDON, Ky. (WTVQ) – The search is still ongoing for Charles Smith, 59, of London who has been missing since May 17, 2021. According to Kentucky State Police (KSP), Smith was last seen Monday, May 5 at his residence in London. His girlfriend said he went walking and did not return. She has not seen or heard from him since….
Beam Suntory removes hazardous Elkhorn Dam behind Jim Beam Distillery
FRANKFORT, Ky. (WTVQ) – A historic dam in Frankfort has run its course. “I haven’t heard a single person bemoan the passing of the dam” said Richard Taylor, local historian and English professor. The 100 year old Elkhorn Creek dam…is no more. The dam located behind the Jim Beam ‘Old Grand Dad’ plant in Frankfort was removed Tuesday after years…
Fayette County high schools hold vaccination clinics
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – Fayette County Schools students and parents had the chance to get vaccinated today at the district’s six high schools. People ages 12 and older got the shot. Parents say they are excited to get their kids vaccinated so they can get back to an active summer. John Mountjoy said as soon as teens were eligible, he…
Consolidated Baptist Church holds last vaccination clinic
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – Today was the final vaccination clinic at Consolidated Baptist Church on Russell Cave Road. The reason why can be seen in the handful of people who came to the clinic. Christina King with the Lexington-Fayette County Health Department said, “Today has been pretty slow. We’ve seen a little bit of steady turn out, but these mass…
Traffic Alert: U.S. 60 in Carter County closed overnight by high waters
Road washed out at bridge construction site.
KY man still missing nearly a year later, family wants answers
Friday will mark one year since a man was last seen or heard from in Lexington.
Frankfort first responders replace missing toy with a labor of love
FRANKFORT, Ky. (WTVQ) – Some Frankfort firefighters proved this week that caring for your community still matters. 8-year-old Gideon from Frankfort has cerebral palsy. His favorite toy is this water table that’s both fun and therapeutic. Last week, the Robinson family says their homemade table disappeared from their front lawn. That’s when Franklin County firefighters decided to help. One day,…
Positivity inches toward 2%, vaccinations almost at 2.1 million
Numbers continue to edge in positive directions slowly.